Finally, on 23rd April 2018 people of Iranaithivu believed
their power and decided to sail the boats towards Iranaithivu island which was
occupied by the Navy since 1992.
morning , the parish priest had a mass on 23rd
April at 7.00am. after the mass , started a march towards the anchoring point
of Fisher folks in Iranaimathanagar. at the anchoring point, we started to move
towards the Iranaithivu Island in 40 boats rest of the people stayed at the
coast. we reached the Iranaithivu around 11.30am. as soon as we
entered to the Island , Navy personal have come and inquired us but they didn't
stop because many people suddenly landed in the island.
last 6th May , PA has provided some of dry food
for the people to continue their struggle from the island without leaving. few
politicians also provided food. meanwhile fishermen stated to catch fishes
also. therefore people were able to continue the struggle from the island.
after that, some parliamentarians have visited
but government officials didn't visit. then Chief Minister of Northern Province
has come on 14th May, The Chief Minister said that he has no power to release
the land legally..
Today Mr. Anthony one of the leader of the struggle phoned the Praja Abhilasha Network's coordinator Francis Raajan and thanked. Further stated today 15th May 2018 , District Secretary/ Additional District Secretary/ and officials
from Ministry of Land have visited today and said 190 acres of land has been
released and people can stay in the island. three houses are using by the navy.
those three houses will be released in a month.
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